H.R. 6478 - Access to America’s Orthopaedic Services (AAOS) Act of 2008

H.R. 6478, Access to America’s Orthopaedic Services (AAOS) Act of 2008, was introduced on July 10, 2008 in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (D-CA) and Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX). This bipartisan legislation represents an historic step for the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as it is the first comprehensive bill to be introduced in the U.S. Congress with a specific focus on musculoskeletal diseases and conditions. This bill will enhance the ability of the orthopaedic community to provide patients with the highest quality of health care available.

H.R. 6478 will not only advance orthopaedic care, research and public awareness of musculoskeletal health, but by raising the profile of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons on Capitol Hill, it will help us advance orthopaedic care across the nation. Increasing the number of cosponsors is integral in moving the AAOS Act forward in the legislative process. You can support the “AAOS Act of 2008” by contacting your Congressional representative and requesting that he or she cosponsor H.R. 6478. Simply call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask for your representative’s office.

Below you will find information to better educate yourself and your Member of Congress about H.R. 6478. We have also included a sample letter and a link by which you can easily send a request to your Member of Congress.

• H.R. 6478 Bill
• Fact Sheet
• Sample Letter
• AAOS Press Release
• Solis/Burgess Press Release